This application is used for businesses that offer interior design services through a business name/entity. The business entity is issued a license known as a certificate of authorization. To obtain the business license the business must have an officer that is a Florida licensed interior designer or architect.
Important Information: Florida Statutes strictly prohibit the offering or solicitation of interior design business prior to licensure by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

BUSINESS OFFICER: Florida-licensed interior designer or architect must be a principal officer of the company to qualify the business.

A principal officer as defined and registered with the Department of State, Division of Corporations www.sunbiz.org; or

Any other officer who has management responsibilities in the business entity, as documented by the charter or by-laws.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:Florida-licensed architect or interior designer must be in responsible supervisory control of all business offices including branch offices.

FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

APPLICATION:Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
Please see our Chapter 455 page to determine if you are affected by this change.